Wallyhood hosted one of its irregular, aperiodic, and deeply entertaining neighborhood meetups at The Rebel (formerly Kate’s Pub). We had publicized this in a couple of postings recently, but frankly, we the editors were a little worried that it would be the five of us sitting in the back room with the pool table drinking pitchers of beer and eating wings and chips. Which would not be a bad thing, by any stretch, as the other four editors, at least, are…
The day of the Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup is fast approaching! This will be your opportunity to connect with the folks who help run this blog: the Wallyhood writers and editors. Let us know what you like, and even what you don’t like. Want to get involved? Learn how! And don’t forget to hobnob with your neighbors while you’re there. Event: Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup Date: Thursday, May 28th Time: 7–9 pm Place: The Rebel, 309 NE 45th Street. This is the former…
As reported on Wallyhood, the Wallingford Community Council (WCC) met on Tuesday, May 5th in the chapel of the Good Shepherd Center to elect new members of the board. Board Election Results & Transition (courtesy of Bonnie Williams and Matt Hallett) Thank you to our dedicated outgoing board from the past two years: Ted Hunter Mark Johanson Matt Hallett Mary Hodder Margaret Holt Jen Ring Perez (one year) Bonnie Williams (President) Bonnie is the only member leaving the board, after two…
April snuck past us, but we’re excited to share that May 21st is the next Wallingford Third Thursday Sip and Stroll event. Matt Evans of Pacific Northwest Shop organizes the event and says: Support your neighborhood small businesses by visiting them on the third Thursday of each month from April to September. Enjoy a beverage and other treats from 4 to 7 pm while you browse all that the Wallingford neighborhood businesses have to offer. Participants for the month of May…
It’s been more than a year since we had a meeting with you all, our readers and neighbors. So we’re overdue! More details will follow, but for now, here are the essentials to put in your calendar: Event: Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup Date: Thursday, May 28 Time: 7-9 pm Place: The Rebel, 309 NE 45th Street. This is the former site of Kate’s Pub, about a block up the hill from I-5. This will be your opportunity to meet the folks who…
Wallingford neighbor Lynn sent us a note about some Lincoln High School graduates who have gone on to some athletic distinction at the University of Washington and are fundraising for a trip to the national tournament at the end of the month. She writes: Our Wallingford neighborhood has long been a hotspot for the sport of ultimate frisbee, with players supported from elementary through high school by an incredibly dedicated cadre of volunteer coaches and parents. (Fun fact: More than a…
As a sure sign of spring, here is an overview of the many activities taking place in the neighborhood this Saturday, April 25th. Whether you want to advocate, protest, run, learn, or get creative, you can do it all on Saturday in and around Wallingford! What: Book Club Run of We Loved to Run by local author Stephanie Reents When: 9:30 am–12 pm Where: Woodland Park & Red Arrow Coffee, 425 NW Market Street, Other: Get your tickets in advance; the cost…
